Curriculum Specialist Jobs in California
Curriculum Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in K-12 public school districts, higher education institutions, and edtech companies, with openings at every level from instructional designer to senior curriculum director. The heaviest hiring occurs in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento, where large employers such as the Los Angeles Unified School District, California State University system, and Pearson maintain consistent curriculum development teams. Instructional design for digital learning platforms, NGSS-aligned science curriculum, and multilingual learner program development are the most in-demand specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academic programs and college services so that students may achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Our equity work today builds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja (formerly Daraja) learning communities, now models which have been replicated across the state, were created at Chabot College. These programs have paved the way for a series of additional educational and student support programs intentionally focused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today. Chabot College is located in Hayward, California, the third most diverse city in the United States. We serve a highly diverse student population and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Information about the demographics of our campus community can be found here (http://www.chabotcollege.edu/ir/).
Serving our diverse community requires a culturally-responsive approach that recognizes the myriad strengths and assets that our students bring to the campus community. We do so by promoting a classroom and co-curricular learning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging, and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are core values. We see students as producers of knowledge, not just consumers of knowledge. We work to reframe inequities as a problem of practice, and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and institutional responsibility.
Joining Our College Community
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
1. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students
2. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
3. Empower the underrepresented and underserved
4. Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals
6. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
7. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice
8. Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
9. Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Curriculum & Scheduling Specialist for Chabot College in Hayward, California.
Under general supervision, perform a variety of highly specialized technical and clerical duties involved in the development of the College catalog and course schedule as well as faculty assignments; update and track curriculum changes within the Banner system and on the web; review, analyze, process, and correct course scheduling data and related materials submitted by the Deans; and input data into Banner system in order to produce the College class schedule, the College catalog, full-time faculty load sheets, and adjunct faculty assignments.
1. Plan and coordinate the development of the schedule of classes: establish timelines and confer with College administrators to determine instructional requirements.
2. Oversee and support database management, data entry, and room assignments.
3. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems and issues related to the development of the schedule of classes (fall, spring, summer, and/or intersessions) to ensure compliance with curriculum and District policies and procedures.
4. Analyze and verify course information from division deans to set up courses as approved by the curriculum committee; work with deans to resolve discrepancies; input data into Banner to create the courses for the college catalog.
5. Input the department subject rubric into the database; create override codes, in-progress codes, and combinations of probability statements to set up the prerequisite for the courses.
6. Verify class information to add a class from the deans; access the instructional database and input data; assign date, days, time, hours, room, and instructor name for class.
7. Create all campus Course Reference Numbers (CRN) for regular schedule course and special circumstances, including independent study, credit by exam, student sections, and cross-enrollment for UC.
8. Communicate with Student Services during each registration period regarding course changes, cancellations, and additions.
9. Assign California Community College Taxonomy of Program codes, Student Accountability Model codes, and course classification codes.
10. Produce all faculty teaching assignment contracts and resolve discrepancies in teaching assignments and loads; assist deans in the resolution of discrepancies in teaching assignment and load.
11. Calculate instructor assignment workload value for all classes including cross-listed, cross-linked, and open-lab classes; generate instructor teaching assignment sheet for approval and distribution.
12. Oversee the maintenance and updating of the Instructor Workload Assignment Sheets and contracts that carry the workload value of all classes and any exception to the normal workload pattern; monitor instructor workloads to assure contract compliance; serve as a resource to District’s Chief Negotiator concerning instructor workload matters; serve as a resource to District Human Resources to verify and update faculty teaching records as they pertain to salary.
13. Coordinate with College administrative services in the accurate and timely payment for faculty; verify and update teaching assignment records per semester to provide for accurate placement on salary schedule; work closely with District Human Resources/Payroll Services to identify and resolve errors in salary schedule report each pay period; verify accuracy and update salary schedule each pay period.
14. Prepare and generate statistical records and reports regarding instructor workload.
15. Answer questions from Division staff about faculty assignments, room assignments, and course questions.
16. Provide technical expertise to the Curriculum Committee on Instruction regarding curriculum proposals and past practices; maintain College catalog file; maintain course outline files; assist in coordinating College catalog changes.
17. Monitor curriculum development and assure accurate input of all new, revised and inactivated courses into instructional databases; assure the accuracy of curriculum and prerequisite codes, load factors, and conformance with District policies and state guidelines; maintain comprehensive curriculum master files and other related databases; assist faculty in the calculation of hours as noted in course unit values.
18. Serve as a liaison between Information Services and the College on all technical databases that affect schedule preparation, MIS reporting, and curriculum; download, proofread, and edit printed and electronic class schedule for public distribution bi-annually.
19. Analyze database and computer programming requirements of the scheduling and curriculum office functions and provide technical information to programmers regarding database needs; serve on computer software planning committees.
20. Attend College Enrollment Management Committee meetings (CEMC); assist with gathering information for CEMC.
21. Provide work direction and information to student personnel as assigned; establish priorities, timelines, and procedures.
22. Collect and input data for new rooms, room attributes, and resources into Banner and the scheduling program; assist deans and others with room searches and room scheduling.
23. May coordinate college-wide room use and room scheduling; update and maintain scheduling system for rooms, course changes, and event changes; serve as system expert on campus.
24. May maintain and update Academic Services website.
25. Perform other administrative support duties including tracking and logging full-time and part-time faculty evaluations, compiling and distributing part-time faculty mailbox and permit list, and maintaining log of Personnel Action Forms for the purpose of Board approval.
26. Utilize various computer applications and software packages; maintain and generate reports from a database or network system.
27. Operate office equipment including computer equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
28. Perform related duties as required.
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college level course work in information systems, business administration, public administration, liberal studies, English, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
Experience:
Two years of responsible technical, administrative, and/or secretarial experience including experience involving responsibilities related to the preparation of complex documents. Experience with instructional programs desirable.
Knowledge of:
1. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
2. Principles of organization and timeline preparation.
3. District organization, operations, policies, terminology, rules, programs, and objectives.
4. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
5. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems.
6. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
7. Principles and procedures of record keeping.
8. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
1. Perform a full range of complex technical duties; think analytically and exercise a high degree of independent judgment in applying highly complex laws, rules, and regulations.
2. Organize and coordinate the preparation and production of major projects.
3. Prepare and coordinate with Divisions/Departments the process of schedule building and catalog development.
4. Understand and apply faculty contracts to faculty load and assignment sheets.
5. Understand and use an MIS system as it pertains to the development of the schedule and curriculum.
6. Understand course guidelines and the calculation of course hours as they relate to course units.
7. Reason and define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions.
8. Analyze situations and make decisions in procedural matters.
9. Gather and compile data in written, tabular, and graphic form.
10. Critically review source data and detect and correct errors.
11. Manipulate data, format reports, and publish final documents.
12. Perform mathematical computations of moderate difficulty.
13. Understand the organization, operation, and services of the District as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
14. Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
15. Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
16. Implement and maintain standard filing systems.
17. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
18. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
19. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
20. Work independently in the absence of supervision.
21. Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
22. Meet critical deadlines while working with frequent interruptions.
23. Work cooperatively with other departments and divisions, District officials, and outside agencies.
24. Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries and requests for information.
25. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
26. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
27. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
2. Curriculum and learning assessment management systems and databases.
Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.
Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of
employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against
any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious
creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color,
national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other
similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its
own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of
applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position
The purpose of the personal qualifications statement is for you to provide information on how your education and experience relate to the requirements and duties of the position. There is no form to complete. Applicants are requested to provide their personal qualifications statement by uploading a document, the same way as you do for your cover letter.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in curriculum specialist jobs across California.
- Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential preferred or required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience developing or revising K-12 or higher education curriculum materials
- Familiarity with California Common Core State Standards and state-adopted content frameworks
- Experience facilitating professional development or teacher training for educators
- Proficiency with learning management systems and instructional design tools such as Canvas or Articulate
Curriculum Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a curriculum specialist in California?
Most curriculum specialist roles in California require at least a bachelor's degree in education or a subject-area field, with a master's degree strongly preferred for district-level positions. While there is no single state license for the role itself, many California school districts require or prefer candidates who hold a valid California Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Edtech and higher education employers typically prioritize instructional design credentials such as the ATD CPTD alongside a portfolio of curriculum work.
How much do curriculum specialists make in California?
Curriculum specialists in California earn a median of about $97,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,740 for the lowest 10% to over $152,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire curriculum specialists in California?
Employers hiring curriculum specialists in California right now include Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, El Camino College, and Public Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's combination of large unified school districts, a robust University of California and California State University network, and a dense concentration of edtech companies makes it one of the broadest hiring markets for this role anywhere in the country.
Which California cities have the most curriculum specialist jobs?
Hayward, Torrance, and San Diego have the most curriculum specialist openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of the sheer size of LAUSD and the cluster of edtech firms headquartered nearby, while the Bay Area draws demand from both university systems and technology-driven learning companies, and Sacramento concentrates state education agency and district-level roles tied to California Department of Education policy work.
Are there remote curriculum specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most education roles. About 0% of curriculum specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and project-driven nature of the work. Positions focused on digital content development, instructional design for online platforms, and standards alignment are the most likely to be offered fully remote, while roles requiring school-site coaching or in-person professional development tend to require at least a hybrid schedule.
How can I get hired as a curriculum specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a classroom teaching position into a curriculum or instructional coaching role within a California school district. Many large districts, including Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified, hire teachers as in-house curriculum coaches or resource specialists before posting formal curriculum specialist openings externally. Holding a California Teaching Credential, building a portfolio of lesson or unit design work, and completing an instructional design certificate strengthens a candidate's profile considerably for a first specialist role.
Where can I find and apply to curriculum specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to curriculum specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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